Aegotheles cristatus

Australian Owlet-nightjar at Greenleigh, NSW

Aegotheles cristatus at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Aegotheles cristatus 7 Apr 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Aegotheles cristatus 7 Apr 2019 LyndalT

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Unfortunately this little guy is deceased. We found him on the ground in our front yard this morning

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Wandiyali wrote:
   7 Apr 2019
Might this specimen be useful for the research mentioned on the home page - "The Conservation Research Unit of ACT Government is working with partners at the Edith Cowan University to assess the impacts of anticoagulant poisons (e.g. RatSak) on non-target native species."
   7 Apr 2019
Yes it is of use are you able to bring it in to Mitchell or would you like us to arrange some=one to pick it up

Cheers Michael Mulvaney
LyndalT wrote:
   7 Apr 2019
Ok I will put it in the freezer then! Can you pick it up??
   7 Apr 2019
will let you know monday
LyndalT wrote:
   8 Apr 2019
I have realised we could drive past Mitchell on Friday afternoon on our way to murrumbateman, if that works too

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Ehrharta erecta (Panic Veldtgrass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
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Poa pratensis (Kentucky Bluegrass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Argiope sp. (genus) (A St. Andrew's cross spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
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Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Oct 2020 by LyndalT
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by LyndalT
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Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Aug 2020 by LyndalT
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Aug 2020 by LyndalT
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Aug 2020 by LyndalT
Gnaphosidae or Trochanteriidae (families) (Flat spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Jul 2020 by LyndalT
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Jun 2020 by LyndalT
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 May 2020 by LyndalT
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 May 2020 by LyndalT
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 May 2020 by LyndalT
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 May 2020 by LyndalT
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 May 2020 by LyndalT
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Greenleigh, NSW - 10 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 9 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Feb 2020 by LyndalT
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Feb 2020 by LyndalT
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Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Jan 2020 by LyndalT
Pterohelaeus planus (Pie dish beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 31 Dec 2019 by LyndalT
Hepialidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Swift or Ghost Moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Dec 2019 by LyndalT
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Anthela (genus) adult (Australian Hairy Bears) at Greenleigh, NSW - 6 Aug 2019 by LyndalT
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Jun 2019 by LyndalT
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Gryllacrididae sp. (family) (Wood, Raspy or Leaf Rolling Cricket) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Meroglossa itamuca (A Masked Bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Meroglossa itamuca (A Masked Bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Jan 2019 by LyndalT
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by LyndalT
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Greenleigh, NSW - 10 Dec 2018 by LyndalT
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Oct 2018 by LyndalT
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